62’s RAIDERS CHOSEN
By BOB HUFF
On November 1st, a group of
energetic boys were organized in
the big gym for the tryouts for
Milne’s two basketball teams, var­
sity and junior varsity. After three
days of practice the varsity squad
was chosen. The boys for the j.v.
squad are still fighting for positions.
In the following paragraphs are
written comments about each of the
varsity players, received from Coach
Robert Lewis during an interview.
Here is your varsity squad for 19611962.
Mike Daggett: co-captain for this
year’s squad. This is Mike’s third
year on varsity. He has an excel­
lent jump shot, good speed, and led
the team in scoring last year. We
are hoping that he will be one of
the leading scorers this year.
Jon McClelland: Jon is on varsity
for this second year this year. He
was elected co-captain of this year’s
^team along with Mike Daggett. Last
year he was the leading rebounder.
Jon has a strong pair of hands and
a good drive. We are hoping that
Jon will again excel in scoring and
rebounding again this season.
Tom Bennett: As a junior, Tom
will start his second season on the
varsity. Tom is best noted for his
towering jump shot. The coach feels
that he can be as good as he wants
to be. “He needs to be more ag­
gressive and to drive more as well
as to be more aggressive on the
defense. If he learns to do these
things, he could be one of the top
players in the city.”
Brian Carey: Brian is up from the
j.v. squad this year. He is best noted
for his driving abilities, although his
better than average ball handling
abilities should help the team out
immensely.
“Sam” Huff: “Sam” is a good
hustler possessing a good set shot
and a fair jump shot. He is one of
the top contenders for the vacant
guard position, held by Rice and
Jenkins on last year’s team. He is
also a product of the j.v. team.
Jim Hengerer: Up from j.v. too,
Jimmy is very fast and excels as a
defensive player. He possesses a
fine one hand push shot. He is also
one of the top contenders for the
guard position.
Coddy Nuckols: Another con­
tender for the guard position, Coddy
is yet another product of the j.v.
team. He has a fair jump shot, but
needs to work more on his ball
handling and his defense.
Jim Roemer: Up from the j.v.
Jim has a fair jump shot but needs
to work on his driving. Although
he is a little weak with his left hand,
he is working on it and will be
battling Carey for a forward posi­
tion.
Jim Lange: Originally slated for
this year’s j.v., Jim has improved so
much that he has made the squad.
He has a good jump shot, is an ag­
gressive rebounder, and should im­
prove with each game.
Bob Miller: Bob is an aggressive,
hard worker; he is the type of ball
player that could surprise everyone.
Curt Cosgrave: Curt possesses a
good jump shot and is a good ball
handler. The coach might try him
in either a guard or a forward posi­
tion. He is a fair rebounder which
makes him a threat on the inside.
The whole team: Although we lost
very able ball players last year,
we are set in about three positions.
Our greatest loss was in the guard
position which is now up for grabs.
This position may determine the
future of the team. The team is,
on an average, smaller than last
year’s and league competition is ex­
pected to be greater. The outlook
for the season depends on the
This year’s Raiders: (1. to r.) Carey, Hengerer, McClelland, Lang, Bennett, hustle and general feelings of the
Daggett, Roemer, Huff, Cosgrave, Miller, and Coach Lewis.
players toward the games.
Crimson and White
Vol. XXXV, No. 4
Sigma Active
By BETH LARAWAY
The Sigma Rush was held in the
Little Theatre at 3:00 last Tuesday.
Themes were taken from Broadway
musicals, made hilariously funny,
and finally presented in a nightclub
atmosphere. Some of the presenta­
tions were “Fiorello,” “West Side
Story,” “Barney Google,” “Pajama
Game,” “South Pacific,” and
“Gypsy.” In case you have never
heard of “Gypsy,” it was written,
produced, and directed by one of
the many talented Sigma girls,
Virginia Coleman.
Judy Wilson was general chair­
man of the program. Sue Johnstone
was1 in charge of refreshments; Gay
Simmons, of decorations; and Sandy
Longe, of invitations. Jana ,Hesser
and Jan Meurs headed the clean-up
committee.
When the girls have all pledged,
and the final decision has been
made, a banquet will be held to
install the girls as official members
of the Zeta Sigma Literary Society.
FHA Announces Sale
The Milne F.H.A. Club is planning
a bake sale. It is to be held on
Tuesday, November 14, in the Home
Economics room during lunch hour.
The proceeds will go to the
U.N.LC.E.F. and other worthy or­
ganizations.
Six of the F.H.A. girls recently
attended a conference in Cobleskill.
The meeting was attended by all
area F.H.A. clubs and included a
business meeting, a dinner, and a
dance.
THE MILNE SCHOOL, ALBANY, N. Y.
Science Show Successfu!
By AMOS MOSCRIP
The most important thing for a high school student today is to “find
a goal, a career, something that interests you, and then prepare for it.”
To turn students’ minds towards this is one of the main reasons the
General Electric “Adventures in Science” Show goes on the road each
year, reaching almost all the high schools and junior highs in the U.S.
Show Was Smooth and Enjoyable
Under the direction of Mr. Robert
Lauterborn, head of the northeast­
ern travelling unit (there are four
throughout the country), the show
appeared at a Milne assembly on
Thursday, November 6. It proved
an engrossing 45 minutes, covering
a central theme with a “script spot­
ted with demonstrations.” A screen
that retained a shadow minutes
after it had been given, a motor
that broke paper with a velosity of
600 m.p.h., a blank pistol whose
sound virations blew out a candle,
a light plastic foam that swelled to
150 times its size, these were some
of the demonstrations. They served
to point out the “message” that
three things are necessary for prog­
ress in any field: 1. Curiosity, 2.
Knowledge, 3. Purpose and objec­
tive. The show went smoothly and
not without humor (“I see you
people in the back are worried about
when this paper will come flying
off at 600 m.p.h. . . . you don’t have
to worry. The people in front do.”)
Show To Be Televised
Science” will probably continue to
create this interest in science and
careers as long as there is a G.E.
And if you really liked the show
and would like to see it again, soon,
watch the T.V. listings for WRGB.
November 15, 1961
Future Profs Induct
New Members
By CAROL RICOTTA and
SUSAN WEINSTOCK
Honoring American Education
“Adventures in Week the newly formed Prospective
on sometime in Teachers Club, the Milne chapter of
the Future Teachers of America,
held its first induction ceremony
Our Purpose: Motivate Students
on November 8. Sixteen students
The tour is actually an extension were inducted as members of the
of G.E.’s old House of Magic started organization.
They were: Gerald
30 years ago by Bill Gleason. Main­ Gibson, Maureen Glasheen, Ken
ly for adults, the show received so Thomas, Carol Huff, Susan Weiner,
many requests to play schools that Jack Fairhurst, Jeff Sperry, Leslie
it went into them exclusively. The Brody, Carol Ricotta, Judith Len­
purpose of the now updated experi­ non, Betty Kelsey, Charles Eson,
ments is to “motivate students in a Bill Barr, Susan Weinstock, Laurie
unique and interesting way not only Hyman, and Sue Policoff.
to be motivated towards the
sciences, but to give thought to their G.I.T.O. Tea
own careers.” To accomplish this
On November 8, as one of its first
end, the show is revised each year, functions this year, the club held a
taking one month to write and one tea in honor of American Education
month to rehearse, and $15,000 worth Week (Nov. 5-11). It was given in
of equipment. Science teachers on the Milne library between 3:00 and
the whole, though they sometimes 3:45 for all Milne faculty and club
tend to quibble about the exact ex­ members. The name of the tea,
planations for the experiments, are G.I.T.O., stands for Glad It’s Three
enthusiastic about the methods used O’clock. It’s purpose was to ac­
and the interest generated in the quaint teachers with the P.T.A.
students. Mr. Lauterborn, an Eng­ club, and to talk about various ac­
lish major and public relations man tivities for the coming year. At­
with no degree in science, says tendance of college methods classes
while there is “unquestionably more and supervised teaching by club
interest in science careers today,” members were two of the topics
partly due to a better science cur­ discussed.
riculum in the schools, science is
not trying to be shoved down any­ awareness” in science because of the
one’s throat. There is merely more large role it plays in our lives and
of “an attempt to create more of an deaths in current society.
And so the
A tape will be
November.
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CRIMSON AND WHITE
An Organizational Example:
The Cross Country Team...
With the recent disorganization of several
Milne boys7 organizations, the two fraternities
and Hi-Y in particular, it is surprising that
interest has been shown in the new cross­
country team. Considering the examples of
these clubs, it is also surprising that the team
has done so well, its rookies winning out over
more experienced players in several meets;
obviously the results show much hard work.
Why then do some organizations, i.e., Hi-Y,
lose members, and become defunct while
others spring up? It is because the mentioned
organizations lost their leadership, and,
hence, the interesting programs, that hold
members. It is also obvious that an organiza­
tion must have a definite goal, or in other
cases, a set program of activities. With both
of these necessities it should be easy to get a
club or team off the ground. In the case of
the cross-country team, creative and indus­
trious leadership by Coach Robert Lewis led
to a hard-working team that can be proud
of its achievements. It sets a good example
for any other clubs that now or may, in the
future, exist. — C.C.B.
NOVEMBER 15, 1961
C-C Team
Wins Again
By JUDITH MARGOLIS and SHERRY PRESS
HALLOWEEN WEEKEND saw, among other sights,
sixty little monsters on a hayride sponsored by the
youth group of St. Andrews Church. Of course, there
was a predominence of Milnites including Terry
Galpin, president of the group, Bob Reynolds, Sandra
Longe, Billy Dey, Tom Longe, Diane Caroll, Ann
Nelson, A1 Riley, Randy Hatt, Bob Miller, Dave
Golden, Rick Sherman, Nancy Baker, Bruce Moran,
and Jeff Martin along with many others we couldn’t
see for the flying hay.
SIGMA AND QUIN held their rushes recently so
that they and the pledges might get acquainted. Never
knew there were so many models and Broadway stars
in school—did you?
COUNT ON THE JUNIOR CLASS to help fill the
column! This time it was Sue Scher who sponsored
the extravaganza — Zita Hafner, Carole Huff, Ann
Miller, Jill Kapner, Karen Thorsen, Peggy Roblin, and
Sandy Longe were slumbering(?) soundly.
ANOTHER P.J. PARTY was given by Ginny Cole­
man. These must really be the rage! Penny and Peggy
Roblin, Sue Scher, Gail Kelch, Sheila Goldberg, Zita
Hafner, Lonna Caroll, Barbara Richman, Carol Linsley,
Peggy Carney, and Elaine Tolokonsky were the ones
who lost out on sleep that night.
Senior Spotlight Focuses on C&WEditors
By CAROL RICOTTA and RUSTY LA GRANGE
There is one senior girl who spends her leisure time,
The C&W is composed of many reporters and col­
umnists but the final work on each issue is done by besides sewing and cooking, in thinking up effective
the editors. The Associate Editor, Ellen (Shelly) excuses why the C&W typing is never done on time.
Spritzer was born on May 16, 1944 in New York City. It could be that she’s Judy Wilson, typing editor. She
Since coming to Milne in has lived in such places as
1957 from Public School 19 New York City, McKownshe has had varied activi­ ville, and Troy. Since
ties including being a mem­ entering Milne she has
ber of Sigma, an active been active in FHA, Trimembership in the Music Hi-Y, Red Cross, and
Appreciation Club, and Sigma. Judy likes red but
acting as a member of the says that she doesn’t look
Senior Play Reading Com­ well in the color, so she
mittee.
Shelly also does has bought all red pa­
very worthwhile work at jamas. She also likes ice
the Clinton Square Neigh­ cream, choir rehearsal, and
borhood House.
This is one orange shirt she has
somewhat of an introduc­ had for twelve years. When
tion to what Shelly wants asked what she’s do with
to do after graduation. Her a possible extra hour, she
desired vocation is to be a says she’d put it in the
JUDY WILSON
ELLEN SPRITZER
teacher of socially malad­ morning so that she could
Typing Editor
Judy’s pet
justed children. She would sleep later.
Associate Editor
like to study at Vassar, peeve is the lack of friend­
Rochester, or Buffalo University. (Upon attempting to ly unity between the members of the senior class.
acquire more information I discovered that any time Next year she would like to attend Hudson Valley
before nine a.m. is definitely not the time to interview Community College and major in mental hygiene.
Shelly. She claims that she can’t even think straight
If one asks Bob Henrickson for an interview he
at that hour.)
usually receives an answer of “Posh!” In case some
The Npws Editor of the C&W, Jane Larrabee, didn’t of our readers are unfamiliar with Bob, he is the
reach Milne until her junior year. She came here suspcious looking character who is constantly appear­
having attended junior high school in Marblehead, ing in unusual places and snapping photos. He fol­
Mass, and the first two years of the senior high in lowed the age-old pattern of coming to Milne in 1956
Windsor, Conn.
Jane is from School 16. This year
an active member of the his busy schedule includes
Musis Appreciation Club being the photographer for
and Quin, and proudly the C & W, photography
boasts that, outside of editor for the B & I and an
school, she is an assistant
Brownie Scout leader. Her active member of the
varied hobbies include such Music Appreciation Club.
things as painting, writing, No doubt one of his hob­
ice skating, and all types bies is photography which
of music. Reporters, in­ takes its place amongst
efficiency, and homework others including jazz, read­
for the sake of homework ing, girls, and those fabu­
are some of her pet peeves. lous Sherlock Homes stor­
Jane would like to study ies. Next year Bob hopes
at Smith, Middlebury, or to pursue the career of
Albany State Teacher’s lawyer or professional pho­
JANE LARRABEE
College.
If any of you tographer at either the
BOB HENRICKSON
News Editor
listen to popular songs, you University of Mississippi
Photographer
know she is now referred or the University of
to as “Big Bad Jane.”
Rochester.
The Milne Cross-Country team
crushed Cardinal McCloskey in a
practice heat by a 15-53 score. Bob
Miller, the winner, smashed the
existing school record by running
the Washington Park course in 12:55.
Dan Dugan and Dick Blabey both
broke the old thirteen jninute mark
with their times of 12:56 and 12:57
respectively.
Milne placed fourth in the Class C
sectionals at Central Park. Dick
Blabey came in first for Milne fol­
lowed by Dan Dugan, Bob Miller,
Keith Sanderson, Deane Rundell,
Bud Marshall and Tom Kingston.
Steve Hutchins was first for Milne
in the J.V. meet.
Milne Fourth in C.D.C.C.C.
Milne took fourth place honors
with 122 points in the Capital Dis­
trict Cross - Country Championship
held October 27 in Washington
Park. Eight area schools partici­
pated including Colonie Central, the
winner with a low 31 pts., V.I. (33
pts.), Albany High (82 pts.), Colum­
bia (139 pts.), C.B.A. (144 pts.), Van
Rensselaer (194 pts.), and Maple
Hill (237 pts.).
The first five Milne runners, Dick
Blabey, Dan Dugan, Tom Kingston,
Bob Miller, and Keith Sanderson
finished 21, 22, 23, 25, and '31 re­
spectfully. Also running for Milne
were Deane Rundell and Frank
Marshall. Blabey’s time for the 2*4
mile course was 12 min. 27 sec. Dan
Dugan and Tom Kingston followed
in quick succession with times of
12 min. 28 sec. and 12 min. 29 sec.
Pep Rally in View
Enthusiastically practising for the
pep rally on November 14, are the
Varsity cheerleaders. Hair ribbons
are the new additions to the red and
white uniforms. Also taking part
in the rally are the j.v. cheerleaders
and songleaders. The pep rally will
be held during sixth period on the
14th.
Crimson and White
Vol. XXXV
Nov. 15, 1961
No. 4
Published
every two
weeks by the Crimson
and White Board, The
Milne School, Albany,
New
York.
Address
exchanges to the Ex­
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correspondence to the
Editor.
MEMBER
Columbia Scholastic Press Ass'n.
The Editorial Staff
Editor-in-Chief ..Clinton bourdon, '62
Assoc. Editor ____ Ellen Spritzer, '62
News Editor______ Jane Larrabee, '62
Feature Editor ___ Gay Simmons, '63
Sports Editor ______Robert Huff, '62
Typing Editor ____ Judy Wilson, '62
Treasurer______ Paul Freedman, '62
Photographer __Bob Henrickson, '62
Faculty Adviser ___ Mr. David Martin
The Staff
Harriet Grover, Lynn Wise, John
Bildersee, Sue Gorman, Bill Barr,
Sue Weinstock.